Minority Report is Real!

Minority Report was one of those movies that was, for the geek, pretty freaking cool.

Tom Cruise… eh.  whatever.  But the technology employed was outstanding, and I couldn’t wait for the day for it to be a reality (although the eye-tracking thing was a bit too 1984-ish).

Well, it’s here, or closer.  Check this vid after the break.  It’s crazy.

g-speak overview 1828121108 from john underkoffler on Vimeo.

But it’s gotten me thinking: Really… REALLY why do things like new technology give me such a buzz?  Why do I get all jittery and excited about “the next big thing”?

And… do I get as excited when I open up the Word?

Ouch. Self-pwned.